Pharmacist Grade 2 Cancer Clinical Trials

Job Description:

• Cancer Clinical Trials Pharmacist Grade 2

• Full Time Fixed Term maternity leave cover until June 2026 with ongoing contract possibility

• Challenging and rewarding work environment

About the Role
You will support the Cancer services Clinical Trial and Investigational Medicines used at St Vincents Hospital Melbourne including dispensing drug accountability and preparation.

The focus for this position will be to support clinical trials conducted by the haematology and oncology units.

Dispensing drug accountability and preparation

Clinical trial training quality improvement and quality assurance
Provide clinical research knowledge & support within the pharmacy
Assist billing and finance reporting for clinical trials under the supervision of the senior cancer trials pharmacist

Classifications for this position will range from SX2 SX5 $92627 $104811 per annum).

Your Contribution
AHPRA registered pharmacist
Clinical trials experience essential

Cancer pharmacy experience preferred
Current Nationally coordinated criminal history check or willing to obtain

What we Offer
A focus on wellbeing initiatives with regular events and programs
Confidential solutionsfocused employee counselling
A healthy work/life balance encouraged. Full time employment comes with a monthly Accrued Day Off (additional day off per month!
Ability to join Fitness Passport Your pass to an extensive choice of fitness facilities
Salary Packaging Increase your take home pay!
In the heart of Fitzroy CBD at our doorstep close to some of Melbournes best cafes public transport and lots of carparks
Discounts and Promotions always available through our Foundation
Regular opportunities for professional development to assist you to reach your career goals
Culture of continuous improvement

About Pharmacy
St Vincents Hospital Pharmacy Department pharmacy services are decentralised and are provided from several satellite pharmacies located in patient treatment areas. We provide pharmacy services to inpatients outpatients and correctional facilities. The pharmacist is a member of the multidisciplinary health care team which delivers care in a patient focused manner.

Working at St Vincents
St Vincents Hospital Melbourne (SVHM) is a leading teaching research and tertiary health service. SVHM provides a diverse range of adult clinical services and is driven by values of Compassion Justice Integrity and Excellence.

Application
Please attach your resume and cover letter to your application.

Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately. We encourage you to apply promptly as the advertisement may close early should a suitable applicant be sourced.
We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. Inclusion is essential to our mission and diversity reflects the community we serve.
Please visit our website for further information regarding our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Employment at SVHM.
SVHA has a duty of care under work health and safety legislation to eliminate and/or control the risk of transmission of vaccine preventable diseases in healthcare settings. You may therefore be required to undergo mandatory immunisations/vaccinations (including flu vaccinations).
Successful applicants must meet our vaccination requirements. Please contact us if you would like to know more.

Position Description

LOCAL WORK ENVIRONMENT
The pharmacy department at St Vincents hospital is decentralised. We provide pharmacy service from satellite pharmacies located in the ward and patient care areas. Pharmacy service is provided to diverse areas across the hospital including inpatients outpatients oncology day patients hospital in the home and our affiliated correctional facilities.

POSITION PURPOSE
To support the Cancer services Clinical Trial and Investigational Medicines used at St Vincents Hospital Melbourne including dispensing drug accountability and preparation.
The focus for this position will be to support clinical trials conducted by the haematology and oncology units.
To participate in clinical trial training quality improvement and quality assurance activities.
To provide clinical research knowledge and support within the Pharmacy Department.
To assist billing and finance reporting for clinical trials under the supervision of the senior clinical trials pharmacist.

POSITION DUTIES
Clinical trials pharmacy service for Cancer services
To be fully aware of the standard practice to conduct a clinical trial its procedures and restrictions including strict adherence to privacy and confidentiality
To assist the senior clinical trials pharmacist in all matters relating to cancer clinical trial medications and investigational medicines within the hospital
To conduct clinical trials in accordance with the International Conference on Harmonisation NHMRC SHPA guidelines legal and hospital requirements.
To assist with establishing and maintaining policies and procedures for the clinical trials pharmacy
To develop pharmacy trial procedures and set up the trial pharmacy folder for each clinical trial
Ensure the handling of clinical trials medications is in accordance with Therapeutic Goods Administration Notes for guidance on good clinical practice (CPMP/ICH/135/95 Annotated with TGA comments. Canberra: Commonwealth Department of Health and Aged care July 2000
Accurate dispensing recording and processing of clinical trial medications.
Participate in aseptic manufacturing of chemotherapy and sterile preparations related to clinical trials.
Other tasks as requested by Senior Cancer Trials Pharmacist or Grade 4 Cancer Services Pharmacist.

Research
To assist the senior clinical trials pharmacist in development of clinical trial protocols determine pharmacy costs and attend clinical trial site initiation meeting and investigator meetings
To assist the senior clinical trials pharmacist in the development of investigator and sponsor driven clinical trial protocols
To participate in relevant St Vincents research initiatives as required

Organisational Improvement and Quality Programs
To participate in relevant St Vincents Hospital organisational improvement initiatives as required
Participate in quality and safety projects relating to clinical trials.

Financial accountability
To assist with accurate and thorough billing of clinical trials.
To ensure accurate recording of stock movement and tracking of the costs associated.

INCUMBENT OBLIGATIONS
General
Perform the duties of the position to the best of their ability and to a standard acceptable to
SVHM
Comply with all SVHM policies procedures by laws and directions
Comply with all SVHM requirements policies procedures and directions
Treat others with respect and always behave professionally and in accordance with the SVHM Code of Conduct
Only access confidential information held by SVHM when this is necessary for business purposes maintaining the confidentiality of that information once accessed
Participate in the annual SVHM performance review process
Display adaptability and flexibility to meet the changing operational needs of the business
Comply with applicable Enterprise Bargaining Agreement provisions
Display a willingness to develop self and seek to improve performance
Maintain skills and knowledge necessary to safely and skilfully undertake duties
Take personal responsibility for the quality and safety of work performed
Recognise the relationship between clinical and nonclinical functions in the achievement of optimal safety and quality care
Take all necessary care and precautions in the performance of duties
Participate in risk management and continuous quality improvement activities as part of daytoday work

Health and Safety
Attend general hospital orientation within 3 months of commencement
Protect the health and safety of self and others complying with all health and safety related policies procedures and directions
Report incidents and accidents and collaborate with management to resolve safety issues
Complete required Fire and Emergency Training annually
Complete required Workplace Culture and Equity Training annually
As required comply with fittesting and PPE requirements
Participate in reporting and analysis of safety and quality data including risks or hazards
Report any hazards near misses and incidents (regardless of whether an injury occurred or not) into Riskman
Identify and report any variance to expected standard and minimising the risk of adverse outcomes

SELECTION CRITERIA
Essential Registration License or qualification requirements

Bachelor of Pharmacy
Registered as a pharmacist with AHPRA

Other essential requirements
Exhibit excellence in pharmaceutical practice skills
Previous hospital experience in clinical trials highly desirable
Previous hospital experience in oncology and haematology highly desirable
Minimum of three years of experience in a specialist area of practice
Excellent communication skills

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Reconciliation Action Plan:

At St Vincents we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming safe equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.

For further information visit https://www.svha/aboutus/reconciliation or get in contact at

View Reconciliation Action Plan

Code of Conduct:

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